*Courses that contain a Level I Fieldwork
The WC OT graduate program requires involvement in Level I fieldwork in semesters 2, 3, and 4. Level I FW experiences are intentionally embedded into the corresponding OT practice course to strengthen the ties between didactic and fieldwork education. Level I FW experiences follow a developmental curriculum design establishing psychosocial foundational knowledge prior to moving forward in the life span. (C.1.1.) Each Level I FW experience is 30-40 hours in length and no Level I experience can be substituted as a Level II experience. (C.1.9.)
The goals of Level I Fieldwork experiences are to analyze the practice area and client population to examine occupational therapy’s role and apply acquired practice knowledge. Level I fieldwork experiences enhance student understanding of the curricular themes of evidence-based, occupation-based, and client-centered practice.
Level I fieldwork may be met through one or more of the following instructional methods: Simulated environments, Standardized patients, Faculty practice, Faculty-led site visits, Supervision by a fieldwork educator in a practice environment. (C.1.9.)
Personnel who supervise Level I fieldwork must be informed of the curriculum and fieldwork program design and affirm their ability to support the fieldwork experience. Examples include but are not limited to: currently licensed or otherwise regulated occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants, psychologists, physician assistants, teachers, social workers, physicians, speech language pathologists, nurses, and physical therapists. (C.1.8.)